Nurs 221 Test 1 (Solved)

Definition of Pharmacology/Drug correct answers study of or the science of drugs what is a drug? correct answers Any chemical that affects the physiology of a living organism how do drugs get their names? correct answers Every drug has 3 names: -Chemical Name: molecular structure -Generic Name: aka Nonproprietary name -Trade Name: aka proprietary name drug names correct answers -ibuprofen(Advil) -naproxen(Aleve) -diphenhydramine(Benadryl) -famotidine(PepcidAC) -omeprazole(PrilosecOTC) -Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) -Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) -Acetaminophen (Tylenol) criteria for OTC status correct answers 1. Indication for Use 2. Safety Profile 3. Practical required components of drug label correct answers 1. Drug Information 2. Active Ingredient 3. Use 4. Warning 5. Directions 6. Other Information 7. Inactive Ingredient advantages and disadvantages of OTC drugs correct answers ADVANTAGES: -Convenient -Effective self treatment of minor illness -Possible cost savings DISADVANTAGES: -May delay treatment for serious illness -Potential Misuse/Abuse -Limited insurance coverage -Potential interaction, adverse event, toxicity A 56-year-old man is taking OTC antacids for relief of indigestion. He tells the nurse that he consumes at least one bottle a week and has done so for more than 1 month because "it works for me." The nurse's main concern is that